Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the soldiers gave up the prisoners and plunder in the presence of the officials and all the assembly. New Living Translation So the warriors released the prisoners and handed over the plunder in the sight of the leaders and all the people. English Standard Version So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the assembly. Berean Standard Bible So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly. King James Bible So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation. New King James Version So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the leaders and all the assembly. New American Standard Bible So the armed men left the captives and the spoils before the officers and all the assembly. NASB 1995 So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the officers and all the assembly. NASB 1977 So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the officers and all the assembly. Legacy Standard Bible So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the commanders and all the assembly. Amplified Bible So the armed men [of Israel] left the captives and the spoil [of Judah] before the officers and all the assembly. Christian Standard Bible The army left the captives and the plunder in the presence of the officers and the congregation. Holman Christian Standard Bible The army left the captives and the plunder in the presence of the officers and the congregation. American Standard Version So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the assembly. Contemporary English Version So in front of the leaders and the crowd, the troops handed over their prisoners and the property they had taken from Judah. English Revised Version So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the army left the prisoners and the loot in front of the leaders and the whole assembly. Good News Translation So then the army handed the prisoners and the loot over to the people and their leaders, International Standard Version So the army abandoned the captives and the war booty in front of the officers and the entire assembled retinue. Majority Standard Bible So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly. NET Bible So the soldiers released the captives and the plunder before the officials and the entire assembly. New Heart English Bible So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the leaders and all the assembly. Webster's Bible Translation So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation. World English Bible So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the princes and all the assembly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the armed men leave the captives and the prey before the heads and all the assembly; Young's Literal Translation And the armed men leave the captives and the prey before the heads and all the assembly; Smith's Literal Translation And the armed will leave the captivity and the plunder before the chiefs and all the convocation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the soldiers left the spoils, and all that they had taken, before the princes and all the multitude. Catholic Public Domain Version And the warriors released the spoils and all that they had seized, in the sight of the leaders and the entire multitude. New American Bible Therefore the soldiers left their captives and the plunder before the princes and the whole assembly. New Revised Standard Version So the warriors left the captives and the booty before the officials and all the assembly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they sent back all the captives to Jerusalem. But again they dealt deceitfully with the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they returned all the captivity to Jerusalem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation. Brenton Septuagint Translation So the warriors left the prisoners and the spoils before the princes and all the congregation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah Defeated by Aram…13“You must not bring the captives here,” they said, “for you are proposing to bring guilt upon us from the LORD and to add to our sins and our guilt. For our guilt is great, and fierce anger is upon Israel.” 14So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly. 15Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.… Cross References 2 Kings 16:5-9 Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. / At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day. / So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” ... Isaiah 7:1-9 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. / Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, ... 2 Kings 15:37 (In those days the LORD began to send Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah against Judah.) Hosea 5:13 When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. 2 Kings 18:1-8 In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. ... Isaiah 8:4 For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.” 2 Kings 17:1-6 In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. / Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. ... Isaiah 10:5-6 Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. 2 Kings 18:13-16 In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. / Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. ... Isaiah 36:1-2 In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / And the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh, with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stopped by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field. Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Luke 6:27-36 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. ... Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. Treasury of Scripture So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation. Jump to Previous Armed Assembly Captives Congregation Goods Heads Leave Meeting Officers Officials Plunder Presence Prey Princes Prisoners Soldiers SpoilJump to Next Armed Assembly Captives Congregation Goods Heads Leave Meeting Officers Officials Plunder Presence Prey Princes Prisoners Soldiers Spoil2 Chronicles 28 1. Ahaz, reigning wickedly, is greatly afflicted by the Syrians.6. Judah, being captivated by the Israelites, is sent home by the counsel of Oded. 16. Ahaz sending for aid to Assyria, is not helped thereby, 22. In his distress he grows more idolatrous 26. He dying, Hezekiah succeeds him So the armed men This phrase refers to the soldiers of Israel who had captured the people of Judah. Historically, this event occurs during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, who was defeated by the northern kingdom of Israel. The "armed men" are likely part of the Israelite army that had been victorious in battle. This reflects the ongoing conflict between the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, a recurring theme in the historical books of the Old Testament. left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly Persons / Places / Events 1. AhazKing of Judah who led the nation into idolatry and suffered military defeat. 2. Israelite Soldiers The army of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who captured the people of Judah. 3. Captives The people of Judah taken by the Israelite soldiers during the conflict. 4. Officials and Assembly Leaders and representatives of the people who witnessed the return of the captives and plunder. 5. Prophet Oded A prophet who intervened, urging the Israelites to release the captives, emphasizing God's displeasure with their actions. Teaching Points The Importance of Obedience to GodThe Israelites' decision to release the captives was an act of obedience to God's command through the prophet Oded. We must be attentive to God's guidance and act accordingly. The Power of Repentance and Restoration The release of the captives symbolizes repentance and the restoration of relationships. In our lives, we should seek to restore broken relationships and make amends where necessary. The Role of Prophetic Voices Oded's intervention shows the importance of listening to those who speak God's truth. We should be open to correction and guidance from spiritual leaders. Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment The act of releasing the captives demonstrates mercy, a key Christian virtue. We are called to show mercy in our interactions with others. Community Accountability The involvement of the officials and assembly highlights the role of community in holding individuals accountable. We should foster communities that encourage righteous living and accountability.(14) Armed men.--See 2Chronicles 17:18. The princes, "the heads" of 2Chronicles 28:12. The congregation.--The assembly of the citizens at the gate of Samaria. Verse 14. - Before the princes and all the congregation; i.e. the four and those who were now congregated round them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the armed menהֶֽחָל֗וּץ (he·ḥā·lūṣ) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen left וַיַּעֲזֹ֣ב (way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit the captives הַשִּׁבְיָה֙ (haš·šiḇ·yāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7633: Captivity, captives and the plunder הַבִּזָּ֔ה (hab·biz·zāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 961: Spoil, booty before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the leaders הַשָּׂרִ֖ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the assembly. הַקָּהָֽל׃ (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation Links 2 Chronicles 28:14 NIV2 Chronicles 28:14 NLT 2 Chronicles 28:14 ESV 2 Chronicles 28:14 NASB 2 Chronicles 28:14 KJV 2 Chronicles 28:14 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 28:14 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 28:14 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 28:14 French Bible 2 Chronicles 28:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 28:14 So the armed men left the captives (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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